The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate professional programme offered at Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences (YSAHS), Mangaluru. The programme covers advanced occupational therapy theory and practice, neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation, paediatric occupational therapy and sensory integration, psychiatric and mental health occupational therapy, geriatric rehabilitation, hand and upper limb rehabilitation, community-based rehabilitation and disability management, assistive technology and universal design, work rehabilitation and ergonomics, occupational therapy research methodology, and dissertation, equipping graduates for senior occupational therapist and specialist roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools for children with special needs, and community health programmes. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation and ranks 454 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Medical Colleges list in India. Total programme fee is INR 2,42,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University MOT admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and BOT merit.
Key Points
- Two-year Master of Occupational Therapy at YSAHS, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers neurological, orthopaedic, paediatric, psychiatric, geriatric, and community OT
- Eligibility: BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) with minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE and BOT merit; clinical exposure at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 2,42,000 for the two-year programme
Yenepoya University Master of Occupational Therapy Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,29,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,13,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,42,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27 (YSAHS, MOT).
- Registration fee INR 26,000 payable at admission; not included above.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm rate at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University Master of Occupational Therapy Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Yenepoya Application Window | July to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Y-ENTRANCE / Merit Selection | As per university schedule; check yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 (tentative) |
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE and BOT merit; no national PG exam required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with BOT marksheets and internship certificate.
- Merit list declared after document verification at YSAHS, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates). Completion of the mandatory six-month internship is required.
- A valid Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission on BOT marks may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) for MOT admissions at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Submit the application with BOT degree marksheets, internship completion certificate, and supporting documents at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Merit list is declared based on Y-ENTRANCE score and BOT marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,29,000 (plus INR 26,000 registration fee) and complete document verification at YSAHS, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes and clinical placements at YSAHS commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is senior occupational therapist or OT specialist in a rehabilitation centre or hospital
- BOT background with interest in neurological, paediatric, or geriatric occupational therapy
- Yenepoya Medical College Hospital and YSAHS provide multi-speciality occupational therapy exposure
- Fee of INR 2.42 Lakhs for a 2-year MOT is highly affordable for a specialist PG qualification
- Planning a research career, PhD, or academic position in occupational therapy sciences
✗ Skip if
- Goal is MBBS, MD, or clinical medicine; MOT is an allied health PG, not a medical degree
- Top standalone OT institution (AIIMS, CMC Vellore OT) is required for first clinical placement
- Fee of INR 2.42 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Interest is physiotherapy, nursing, or speech therapy rather than occupational therapy
Yenepoya University Master of Occupational Therapy Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on BOT marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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